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11. Fish, wildlife and ecologically sensitive resources a. Identify fish and wildlife resources and habitats on or near the site and describe how they would be affected by the project. Describe any measures to be taken to m;nimi~e or avoid impacts. Runoff from the proposed mining area will be controlled and contained on site through the implementation of Best Management Practices (BI\~s) as outlined in the site's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Untreated stormwater contacting exposed soils will not be discharged off site. BMPs include silt fence, stormwater diversion berms, establishment of vegetation, temporary sedimentation basins and infiltration areas and vegetation of reclaimed areas. b. Are any state-listed (endangered, threatened or special concern) species, rare plant communities or other sensitive ecological resources on or near the site? x Yes _ No If yes, describe the resource and how it would be affected by the project. Describe any measures that will be taken to min;m;~e or avoid adverse impacts. Provide the license agreement number (LA-~ and/or Division of Ecological Resources contact number (ERDB 2011019) from which the data were obtained and attach the response letter from the DNR Division of Ecological Resources. Indicate if any additional survey work has been conducted within the site and describe the results. The DNR Natural Heritage and Nongame Research program was contacted for a review of the MN Heritage data base to determine if any rare plant or animal species are known to occur within approximately one mile of the site. The database also includes information regarding native plant communities, noteworthy geologic features and animal aggregates. The review indicates that there have been three observations of a Blandings Turtle, a state threatened species within approximately 1 mile of the subject parcel. Blandings Turtles live in shallow wetland areas and nest in sandy uplands, up to 1 mile from wetlands. The subject property is not within one of fifteen known concentration priority areas determined by the DNR to be relied upon to maintain the species' security within the state. However, the DNR recommends that certain guidelines be followed during all construction activity in the area. The Red Shouldered Hawk, a special Concern Species, has also been observed within approximately 1 mile of the subject property. However, based upon the review by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, these elements are not likely to be impacted by the proposed project. A copy of the MNDNR review letter (ERDB 20110159) and the list of recommended measures for avoiding and minimising impacts to Blandings Turtle are included as Appendix A. 12. Physical impacts on water resources. Will the project involve the physical or hydrologic alteration - dredging, filling, stream diversion, outfall structure, diking, and impoundment - of any surface waters such as a lake, pond, wetland, stream or drainage ditch? Yes x No If yes, identify water resource affected and give the DNR Public Waters Inventory number(s) if the water resources affected are on the PWI: Describe alternatives considered and proposed mitigation measures to minimize impacts. 13. Water use. Will the project involve installation or abandonment of any water wells, connection to or changes in any public water supply or appropriation of any ground or surface water (including dewatering)? -Yes _X No If yes, as applicable, give location and purpose of any new wells; public supply affected, changes to be made, and water quantities to be used; the source, duration, quantity and purpose of any appropriations; and unique well numbers and DNR appropriation permit numbers, if known. Identify any existing and new wells on the site map. If there are no wells known on site, explain methodology used to determine. 4